. Chegg, an edtech company, revealed that its customers are increasingly relying on ChatGPT instead of costly study tools, leading to shares falling by almost 50%. CEO Dan Rosensweig announced that the company is launching CheggMate, powered by OpenAI, to offer tailored study recommendations for students and protect their core services in the face of AI competition. Investment and customer retention remain uncertain, though.
This article examines the impact of banning ChatGPT on college applicants. Survey results revealed nearly half of applicants would choose another school if their chosen university barred ChatGPT. Additionally, students are using the technology for coursework, such as English (21%) & Math (17%). Universities must consider the consequences of banning such technology to ensure they don't miss out on prospective students.
. Microsoft, a leading tech-giant, recently launched a dedicated ChatGPT service for enterprises in response to growing privacy concerns. The new service gives businesses the ability to isolate their data and keep it secure by utilizing dedicated ChatGPT instances for specific tasks. This news follows after Samsung's decision to ban usage of ChatGPT and other AI services by its employees due to the potential security threats it presents. With an experienced team of reporters and editors, The Information has been providing timely and accurate information about technology and the industry since 2013.
At Boston Children's Hospital, John Brownstein, PhD, Chief Innovation Officer, is leading the way in AI healthcare innovation. The hospital's Digital Health Accelerator is hosting an in-house expert to explore the utilization of ChatGPT AI technology. This endeavor could help revolutionize healthcare and reduce burnout within the team. Find out how doctors and healthcare staff can benefit from this innovation and make a difference in public health.
Inflection AI, a new AI startup founded by technology entrepreneur Reid Hoffman and former Deepmind researcher Mustafa Suleyman, has released it's first product - an AI Chatbot called Pi. Powered by generative AI and an understanding of human conversation, Pi goes beyond summary and data generation to provide users with highly personalised and emotionally intelligent conversations. To further understand human conversations, the AI continuously updates its database and is available through its own website, app, and social media platforms.
Explore the evolution of tech policy from Obama's optimism to Harris's vision at the Democratic National Convention. What's next for Democrats in tech?